The Latest on Wellness Programs:  What Can Employers Legally Do to Increase Participation?

*News from Cowden Associates, Inc.* Webinar: Interaction of Medicare with Employer Health Plans* Health Care Reform* Illegal Hires* Read more

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued its long-awaited final regulations under the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), with an effective date of May 24, 2011.  They will dramatically affect HR practices and how employers will need to handle American with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues to minimize potential liability.

This special presentation will offer unique insight into the law and reveal new developments in the health care reform debate emerging from Washington. Read more

A Primer for Employers, HR Directors, and Plan Administrators

Business owners are in a tough position. On one hand, they must offer competitive benefit packages, including health and retirement plans, to attract and retain high quality employees. By doing so, however, they take on the responsibility - and risk - associated with overseeing those plans. Read more

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Under the Affordable Care Act, group health plans providing coverage to dependent children are required to make such coverage available until the child's 26th birthday, even if the child can no longer be claimed as the employee's "dependent" for federal income tax purposes.

Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 - 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT 

Elliot Dinkin, Executive Vice President of Cowden Associates, Inc. discussed the current economic recession and how employers in Pittsburgh can take action now to remain strong and ready for when the economy rebounds.

Click above to view Elliot's discussion with Bill Flanagan on "Our Region's Business.Read More